Bergamot Essential Oil Bergaptene Free

BOTANICAL NAME: citrus bergamia

ORIGIN: Italy

PARTS USED: peel of fruit

DISTILLATION METHOD: cold pressed

FRAGRANCE: citrus, woodsy

BLENDS WELL WITH: basil, carrot, cedarwood, chamomile, citronella, clary sage, clove, coriander, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, hyssop, jasmine, juniper, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, neroli, patchouli, peppermint, rose, sage, sandalwood, spearmint, tangerine, thyme, vanilla, ylang ylang.

AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, anxiety, balancing, calming, cheering, concentration, confidence, creativity, encouraging, frustration, grief, memory loss, nervous tension, normalizing, stimulating, stress, uplifting.

MAGICAL USES: business success, happiness, money, peace, physical energy, prosperity, protection, sleep.

PHYSICAL USES: acne, analgesic, antibacterial, antibiotic, antidepressant, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bladder infections, bronchitis, carminative, chicken pox, colds, combination skin, deodorant, diuretic, drug withdrawal, eczema, gingivitis, herpes, immunity stimulant, influenza, insect repellent, insomnia, laxative, mumps, oily skin, Parkinson's disease, pelvic inflammatory disease, PMS moodiness, respiration, scars, skin conditioner, soothing agent, thrush, trichomonas, varicose veins, wounds.

Bergamot Information:

Bergamot is a citrus fruit whose rind is used for extracting the Bergamot Oil. The scientific name of Bergamot is Citrus Aurantium var. or Citrus Bergamia, depending on the part of the tree used. It is a tropical plant but thrives well in Europe. The chemical composition of Bergamot Oil includes Alpha Pinene, Alpha Bergaptnen, Alpha Terpineol, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Nerol, Neryl Acetate, Beta Bisabolene, Geraniol, Geraniol Acetate and Myrcene.

Definitions:

Analgesic: any medicine that reduces pain without inducing unconsciousness.

Antibiotic: any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms.

Antibacterial: kills or inhibits bacteria.

Antidepressant: an agent that prevents or counteracts depression.

Anti-inflammatory: an agent that prevents or counteracts inflammation.

Antiseptic: a substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms.

Antiviral: inhibits the growth and production of a virus.

Antispasmodic: referring to something that suppresses spasms.

Carminative: relieves discomfort of gas in the digestive tract.

Deodorant: Any agent acting to eliminate, reduce, mask, or control odor.

Diuretic: increases the amount or frequency of urination.

Safety Warnings: Bergamot Oil, if not the Bergaptene Free type, must be protected from sunlight. Bergaptene becomes poisonous if exposed to sunlight. That is why it should be stored in dark bottles in dark places. Even exposure to sunlight should be avoided after it is applied or rubbed on skin. As with many other essential oils, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using bergamot essential oil. Never ingest essential oils without a prescription. Use carrier oil when applying to skin.